Happy birthday! Ryan Coogler turns 39 today

Ryan Coogler is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Coogler, a cultural icon

Born Ryan Kyle Coogler in Oakland on May 23, 1986, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Coogler's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ryan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ryan Coogler as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Ryan, you're the best!

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